OBA with a Bluish tone
| Key Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Bluish tone
|
Brilliant whites can be obtained
|
| Concentrated form
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Economical
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| High affinity
|
Excellent exhaustion
|
| Stability to pH
|
Stable to pH 7 to 10
|
| Physical appearance
|
Greenish yellow powder
|
| Ionic nature | Anionic
|
| pH of 1% solution | 10 +/- 1
|
| Miscibility | Soluble in water.
|
| Compatibility | Compatible with anionic and non-ionic products
|
| Stability
|
Unstable to dilute acids but stable to dilute alkalies, hard water, hydrogen peroxide
|
Exhaust process: Cotton, viscose & modal
Suggested recipe for better whiteness
Note: OBA treatment to be given after bleaching in hot rinse
STABILITY & FASTNESS PROPERTIES
| Stability to :
|
Remarks
|
| Peroxide bleach
|
Stable
|
| Reduction bleach (hydrosulphite based)
|
Unstable
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| Chlorine bleach
|
Unstable
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| pH
|
5-12
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| Fastness properties
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Methods
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Change in degree of whiteness
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| Wash fastness, 60 deg.C
|
ISO 105-C06 C1
|
4-5
|
| Wash fastness, 90 deg.C
|
ISO 105-C06 E1
|
4
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| Dry heat fixation, 180 deg.C
|
ISO 105-P01
|
4
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| Dry heat fixation, 210 deg.C
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ISO 105-P01
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3
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| Perspiration, acidic
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ISO 105-E04
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4-5
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| Perspiration, alkaline
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ISO 105-E04
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4-5
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Storage : Store in cool, ventilated shed away from heat and direct sunlight. Storage temperature should not exceed 35 deg C.Close lids firmly to avoid contact with air and moisture.
Shelf Life : 9 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.
The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty
